As Market President for an iHeartMedia group of stations, one works closely with the programming, business and sales teams and oversees the stations’ on-air and digital programming as well as create new revenue opportunities.
In Philadelphia, that role is going to an individual who has spent the last decade in the station group’s top sales role.
Taking the top role for a group of stations comprised of WDAS-AM “FOX Sports The Gambler” and Adult R&B WDAS-FM, WRFF-FM “ALT 104.5”, Top 40 WIOQ-FM “Q102”, Soft Adult Contemporary WISX-FM “106.1 The Breeze”, and Hip-Hop/R&B WUSL-FM “Power 99” is Jeff Moore.
Moore began his career as the Sales Manager for iHeartMedia Philadelphia 10 years ago, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales.
He will report to Scott Hopeck, Division President for iHeartMedia.
Moore began his career as the Sales Manager for iHeartMedia Philadelphia 10 years ago, rising to General Sales Manager and Regional Senior Vice President of Sales since then.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this great team of successful sales and programming professionals in Philadelphia while representing some of the most iconic brands,” said Moore, a graduate of Temple University.. “My mission is to continue to build a winning culture that attracts the best talent and has a positive impact on our employees, brands and the community we serve.”
With Moore’s promotion, Chris Squire assumes his former SVP/Sales role. He will report to Moore. Squire previously served as General Sales Manager for Townsquare Media in Trenton, N.J., a group of stations heard across much of the Philadelphia market.
From 1989, Squire served as Station Manager for Adult R&B WDAS-FM. He would later hold roles at Radio One and at legendary Adult R&B station WBLS-FM in New York under Emmis Communications and its previous ownership, YMF Media and, before that, Inner City Broadcasting.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Philadelphia,” said Squire, who is a NAB Leadership Training graduate. “To have the chance to work under a talented and inspiring leader like Jeff as well as a team of experienced and dedicated managers and account executives is a recipe for success.”
Hopeck added, “I’m thrilled to promote both Jeff and Chris. It’s especially rewarding to find the best candidates for key leadership roles within your own division. They’ve collaborated under the most difficult circumstances in 2020 and clearly demonstrated their creativity and resilience. I’m confident this duo will continue to lead our Philadelphia operation to new highs.”
